The traditional Spanish variety of Tempranillo has shown itself to be well suited to many regions of Australia. Made by the team at Yalumba this Barossa example is fresh, juicy example, delivering fantastic value for money.
"An outstanding Australian tempranillo, with its core of tangy fruit, that distinct maraschino cherry note and mulberries but not a fruit bomb - hallelujah! With a whiff of dried Mediterranean herbs, savoury with soft, plush, sweetish tannins tempered by tangy acidity and terrific length; a fabulous drink." - Jane Faulkner, The Age Epicure, 7 November 2009.
"...the 2008 Running With Bulls Tempranillo isn't just good, it's a poster child of just how far Australian wine has come. Aussie alternative varieties are good now. Indeed a wine as impressive, different, characterful and affordable as this knocks most of the preconceptions about Australian wine for six. It's low in oak, tastes spicy and meaty with licorice notes, carries fresh acidity and drinks as well at the dinner table as it does on its own. It's also a respectable 13.5 per cent alcohol. If you can't tell already, I reckon it's a steal." - Campbell Mattinson, Gourmet Traveller Wine, February/March 2010.
"Highly awarded at the Royal Adelaide Wine Show, this Spanish-origin red shows a smoke, leather and tobacco-leaf range of aromas with crunchy fresh red berry fruit and minimal oak interference. For those who haven't quite stepped into the bull ring with this variety, check it out. It's light-hearted, medium-bodied beauty suited to tomato and spiced tapas-like edibles." - Tony Love, The Advertiser, Indulge, January 2010.
"Good stuff. Fresh, strawberry jam, raw meat, spice and a little liquorice. It’s a bit Spanish in its delivery too. Cheeky joven. Offers a good medium to full bodied mouthful of fruit and a round chewy texture with minimal oak influence (and it’s mainly Hungarian so your nipples may well explode with delight). Drinks brilliantly and is entirely laudable for both its style and execution. Highly recommended. Rated : 90 Points Tasted : Oct09 Alcohol : 13.5% Price : $18.95 Closure : Screwcap Drink : 2010 - 2015" - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.
